There are many ways you give your power away in your career, often without you even knowing it. Over the next few posts, I’ll be sharing some of these ways with you. Here’s the first: You spend too much time and energy trying to change others. We all do this. We want to change our

Question: “I suffer from constant interruptions at work. I lead a great team, but I feel like they always want attention. I want to do the right thing, but I can’t get my work done, and I’m drowning. Suggestions?” Answer: When I led operations at a start-up, there were constant interruptions. Working at a startup

I started taking vocal lessons the other day to strengthen my voice for radio, TV and public appearances. The training consists of various breathing and phrasing exercises, which looked easy, but felt like torture! I found myself straining my neck, clenching my teeth, and holding my breath! I can see this is going to be

This week’s tips are about boosting your confidence through humor. Often, we can get bogged down in a cynical world. Don’t. This week, lift up your eyes from your smartphones and start enjoying the moment (yes—even at work)! Stop living the drama, and start seeing the humor. Your life is all how you see it.

Of all the business problems companies have, I think they become more magnified when the chief executive officers lose sight that their organization is made up of people. When things go wrong, their focus is primarily on finance or strategy, or both: But, not on people. This is a big mistake—to ignore the people who

It’s getting close to Sunday night, when many people begin to get anxious—very anxious. It’s a ritual that many of us feel: a foreboding about what’s to come tomorrow. This not only makes us anxious about the future; it also destroys our present moment—the few remaining hours of our weekend. Counter that ritual with another:

September 11, 2001 was a horrific day. No matter where you were, you will always remember. That day, terrorists attacked and destroyed precious lives and landmarks. But I believe that what they were truly after was our confidence. In targeting Wall Street and the Pentagon, they went after symbols of power. Little did they know

I am a frequent guest contributor on Classic Movie Hub about classic movie characters with kickass confidence. Each of these characters has inspired me. I hope that they inspire you too. This post is about Regina Lampert, portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in Charade: Adam Canfield: “Oh, you should see your face.” Regina Lampert: “What’s the

I had lunch with a friend yesterday, and she shared her hesitation about taking a trip to Eastern Europe—something she has always wanted to do. She needs to take a break from her work as a private investigator, but, like many people in business, has doubts about investing the time and money in a vacation

Recently, I had the pleasure of recording a few radio demos at the brand-new ProMedia Studios in New York City. A friend, who is also a sound engineer, knew I wanted to record a few spots, and surprised me by asking if I would like to help them christen the new equipment by being their